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About the Artist
British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum.
Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives
Japan began playing glam rock, influenced by David Bowie, The New York Dolls and Motown. Japan debuted on record with 1978's Adolescent Sex and subsequently Obscure Alternatives
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All CDLC
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| Adolescent Sex | Adolescent Sex | N/A |
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| Cantonese Boy | Tin Drum | N/A |
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| European Son | Assemblage | N/A |
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| Halloween | Quiet Life | N/A |
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| Quiet Life | Quiet Life | N/A |
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| Sons Of Pioneers | Tin Drum | N/A |
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| Swing | Gentlemen Take Polaroids | N/A |
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